Florida House bill could impact gambling, horse races at Gulfstream Park
In a concept known as "decoupling," the bill would erase a requirement that Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs hold live races to be able to operate cardrooms and, in the case of Gulfstream, slot machines.
Florida bill could end live horse racing at Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park
The bill's sponsor argued it would allow tracks to make independent decisions about their operations without being forced to maintain unprofitable live racing.
Protest held outside Gulfstream Park regarding controversial horse racing bill
Protestors gathered at one of Gulfstream Park's biggest horse-racing events in Hallandale Beach Saturday, lining the streets outside the Pegasus World Cup.
Florida Committee Not Only Advances Gulfstream Decoupling Bill, but Gives Tampa an Option to Cease Racing, Too
Florida's controversial decoupling legislation took an ominous step forward Wednesday when a House subcommittee not only advanced a bill that would remove the requirement that Gulfstream Park run a minimum number of live Thoroughbred races in order to operate its casino,
Lawmakers propose horse racing change for two remaining Florida tracks
The Florida legislative proposal to “decouple” live horse racing from the track operators’ ability to offer card games or slots drew praise but also fierce opposition from
Lawmakers eye horse racing change at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs
A Florida House panel Wednesday supported eliminating a requirement that the state’s two remaining thoroughbred horse tracks hold races to be able to offer other types of gambling.
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